Alfred Enoch
A British actor who gracefully evolved from a wizard's school classmate to a compelling lead in intense American television drama.
Born 1988 (age 38)·British actor·Birthday: December 2·Millennials
Biography
Alfred Enoch grew up on screen, but not in the typical child-star trajectory. The son of a distinguished actor, he landed the role of the kind-hearted Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter film series at age twelve, spending a decade as part of cinema's most beloved ensemble. Rather than remain typecast in fantasy, he pursued a rigorous education in classical theatre at Oxford University, honing his craft away from the spotlight. This foundation prepared him for a dramatic reinvention as Wes Gibbins in 'How to Get Away with Murder', where he held his own among veteran actors, portraying a complex young man entangled in a web of secrets and crime, proving his depth far beyond the halls of Hogwarts.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alfred was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alfred Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Alfred's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Dean Thomas across all eight films in the globally successful Harry Potter film series.
- Played a central role, Wes Gibbins, in the first three seasons of the hit ABC legal drama 'How to Get Away with Murder'.
- Performed in stage productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company, including 'King Lear' and 'The Winter's Tale'.
- Starred in the BBC television series 'Troy: Fall of a City' in the role of Aeneas.
Did You Know?
He is fluent in Portuguese, which he learned from his Brazilian mother.
His father is William Russell, a British actor famous for being one of the original companions in 'Doctor Who' in the 1960s.
He studied Spanish and Portuguese at The Queen's College, Oxford.
He made his professional stage debut in a 2012 production of 'The Last of the Haussmans' at the National Theatre in London.
“I grew up on that set, and it taught me the value of a true ensemble.”
